A Condition in Which a Person Hears in Color or Experiences

question 108

Multiple Choice

A condition in which a person hears in color or experiences different tastes when touching different textures would likely be diagnosed as:

• A)schizophrenia.
• B)synesthesia.
• C)sensory crossing disorder.
• D)a damaged thalamus.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the body.

Phrenology

The now-discredited theory that different brain areas account for specific character and personality traits, which can be “read” from bumps on the skull.

Neuroscience

The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and neural networks, to understand the biological basis of behavior, thought, and emotion.

Gall's Assertion

The claim by phrenologist Franz Joseph Gall that the bumps on the skull represent the brain's underlying development and could be used to diagnose mental faculties and character.